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FV52 JVD

2002 Fiat Seicento

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,838 mi
Last recorded122,838 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Fiat Seicento44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 JVD
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 122,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine coolant below min

Fail 5 Aug 2019 122,837 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centeral inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine coolant below min

Pass 3 Aug 2018 118,214 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 114,992 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 114,445 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 114,393 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 109,832 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 109,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 106,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2014 106,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2013 100,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 100,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 95,945 miles

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism Slow To Return

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 88,559 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 80,702 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 80,693 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,095 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 72,095 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 63,699 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,699 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 53,246 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,066 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento?

Based on 527,923 MOT tests across 43,589 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,837
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40,977
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,599
brake binding 26,292
Headlamp aim too low 24,513
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FV52 JVD is a 2002 Fiat Seicento in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 44,347 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40,977 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV52 JVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV52 JVD registered?

FV52 JVD is a 2002 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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